I like quick, easy-to-assemble meals and snacks, so I keep a bunch of healthy staples on hand and prep fruits and vegetables when I have some time (like weekends). In my guest blog post for Sharon Palmer, “The Plant-Powered Dietitian,” I share exactly what those staples are, so head over for a list of my “must…
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My Radio Interview on LA Talk Live!
Yesterday morning, I was on LA Talk Live! radio on their show Here’s to Your Health with Josh Lane. Ruth Frechman, MA, RD, CPT and author of The Food is My Friend Diet, interviewed me about wellness for half an hour. We talked about a variety of common concerns from picky eaters to emotional eating to simply getting more fruits…
Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies
It’s the day between Valentine’s Day (Feb 14) and National Almond Day (Feb 16). Two food-centered holidays practically back to back?! That calls for a chocolate almond celebration. In honor of National Almond Day, the folks at California Almonds sent me a “life hack” kit of almond goodies, tips, and recipes. I thought it would be fun to create…
6 Ways to “Fit” Fitness Into Your Everyday Life – No Gym Required!
Hello, Sweet Foodie fans! I’m Megan, and I blog over at The Lyons’ Share Wellness, where I share tips on fitness, healthy and delicious food, and overall health. Caroline and I were sorority sisters in college, and I am so happy we’ve been able to reconnect over our mutual passion for helping others live healthier lives….
It’s 2014. Time to Supercharge Your Meals
Happy New Year! We have a special Technique Tuesday this week from Abigail at The Soul of Health who is full of positive energy (as always) and will show us an easy way to supercharge all of our meals with “power greens!” Here’s Abigail’s post! Happy New Year!! Here are a few of my favorite…
How to Chop Herbs
Herbs add a ton of flavor to soups, salads, main courses and desserts. They also make your kitchen smell a-mazing. On the downside, they can be kind of a pain to chop…if you don’t know the simple techniques that take you from knife novice to kitchen-herb master. For this week’s Technique Tuesday post, I’ve…
How to Make Banana Bread (& a Grain-Free Recipe)
Happy Technique Tuesday-on-a-Thursday! Grain-Free Banana Bread This week, Abigail at The Soul of Health gives us an easy recipe for healthy, homemade banana bread (grain-free!) and explains the three basic ingredients you need to create your own versions. If you’re in the quick-bread baking mood, you can also check out one of my all-time favorite recipes…